1999 Ford F-350 SD: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Jun 17, 2010 · Tires · 197,290 miles · GA

My front tire tread separated from the tire on my truck while doing 75 MPH. I also spoke with another guy that has his tires listed on craigslist that had the same problem. When my tire came off it damaged my fender, running board on the exterior have not had a chance to see what other damage was done. No one was hurt no other known damaged was caused to other vehicles.

Filed May 12, 2010 · Tires · 23,000 miles · MS

4 tires purchased from cooper tires failed. *gr on july 22, 2006, the consumer purchased a set of six cooper discover st tires. On october 21, 2008, the first tire failed, with complete tread separation from the carcass which caused damage to the vehicle. On july 8, 2009, the second tire failed with incipient tread separation. On november 20, 2009, the third tire failed catastrophically with complete tread separation and sudden explosive rupture of the carcass, which caused more damage to the consumers vehicle. On april 17, 2010 the fourth tire failed with partial tread separation and sudden explosive rupture of the carcass and the tread area. The consumer learned that cooper changes its rubber compound, perhaps many times without informing suppliers. *jb the consumer stated the fifth tire is now cracking deeply between the tread. Updated 06/10/10.

Filed Dec 2, 2009 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · OH

My father and I were driving on interstate 96 in michigan in my 1999 ford f350 super duty truck. We were going about 68mph and had been driving for approx 2hours prior. All the sudden, we heard something rattling and then the drivers side rear tire blew out sending our vehicle sliding to the side. We nearly rolled my truck. After pulling over and further inspection with the towing company, we determined that the rear leaf spring had fractured and plunged itself into my tire. This almost killed us and we are very upset not to mention the tow bill, new tire, and new springs. I called the dealer and he has notified me that all of these trucks do this and it is a common problem. Someone needs to rectify the problem before more hardworking people that spent good money to buy a work truck are injured or killed. I cannot get the ford dealer to cover the issue and would like help. I now am faced with a $1200 repair bill in addition to the tow bill to correct the situation.

Filed Jul 23, 2009 · Engine · 61,037 miles · MA · fire

Spark plug blow out on ford v-10 engine.

Filed Dec 19, 2008 · Tires · 180,000 miles · PA

On 9/23/2008 I ordered and received 4 dayton (e) rated 265/75r/16 tires from h&f tire in lancaster, pa. They are made by firestone/ bridgestone. I mounted, balanced, and installed them on a customers f350 supercab work truck. On 9/25 I ordered 4 more of the same tires for the same customers other work truck. On 9/26 there was a rim and tire left at my front door that had a large bulge on the sidewall. It was one of the tires that I installed 2 days prior. I ordered a replacement. I installed brakes and the new tires on the second truck. The owner (amish) his two children and a driver picked up the truck the following day. I was called within 10 minutes of their departure and told a tire had just "blew up". I grabbed the replacement tire from the 1st truck and ran to assist them. I was shocked at what I saw. The tire exploded and nearly tore in half. They were shook up, but not injured as the driver got the truck into a driveway safely. I was questioned but could give no answers. 2 days later another tire bulged and went down. H&f stated it was install damage. I asked them to show me how? On 9/30 2 replacement tire were sent. Why would they continue to sent tires if I am damaging them? I checked out the tires before mounting and 1 tire clearly has defects in the cord area consistent with where the tires are coming apart. 1 rep from h&f and 2 from firestone came and acknowledged, circled, and photographed the areas and wanted to take the tire. I refused to give it up. They have the other 3. I was billed for 12tires and a finance charge for not paying last month. I paid the bill and demanded the other tires back. The tire I have was never mounted at this shop. The tires are either manufacturing related or these tire were mounted,dismounted, and sold as new which I have been told is not the case. I will take a lie detect test stating I am not damaging these tires. The question is, why isn't anyone concerned about the 8 tires on my customers 10,000 lb trucks.

Filed Jun 29, 2008 · Tires · 147,000 miles · CA · crash

Tread separation on left front tire, ruined wheel. After installing spare tire and driving 12 more miles. Tread separation on right front tire. Both times tires blew out, causing damage to vehicle.

Filed Sep 7, 2007 · Brakes, Tires · 53,000 miles · VA

I was traveling on the expressway with my 99 ford f-350 pulling a 5th wheel trailer when the front driver's side tire blew out. As I wrestled the truck to the shoulder, the brakes completely failed. As far as I could tell, even the electronic brakes on the trailer weren't helping to stop me as I drifted to a stop on the shoulder. The tire tread when it shredded apparently blew out a vacuum hose and there may have been some other connector or line associated with the ABS system that was affected - but I think it was just the vacuum hose. The mechanic who got us back on the road said that when the hose went out, the ABS system thought the tire was locked so it shut off the brakes - apparently all of them. If I had been in city traffic, we'd have plowed into vehicles in front of us potentially resulting in death or severe injury for someone. Trying to remember to downshift or hit the parking brake while wrestling a truck pulling a trailer that is riding on the front wheel rim and trying to pull back into traffic is rather challenging. I've lost a lot of confidence in ABS and wonder if this was an isolated incident, something associated with that particular vehicle or a basic hazard of ABS systems that is unknown to the public.

Filed Oct 5, 2006 · Tires · 92,000 miles · CT

Dt*: the contact stated while travelling 65 MPH the right rear tire shredded with no wear to the tread and the tire blew. The tires were rotated and kept at regular air pressure. There was plenty of tread left when the tire blew. The blown tire caused damage to the frame of the truck.

Filed Oct 10, 2005 · Tires · 18,800 miles · NV

1. Left front tire on 1999 ford f350 four wheel drive dually with 18,800 odometer miles started to shake at highway speed approximately 10 seconds before tire blew from cord separation. Tire has almost full tread depth as new tire. It is a general grabber tr in 235/85-r16 size that was equipped as original equipment on this vehicle. Tire was inflated to manufacturers specified air pressure of 65 psi. All seven tires on this vehicle had been recently checked (within the last week) for proper inflation and any abnormalities. I was not towing a trailer. There were four adults in the vehicle at the time of this incident. 2. Tire blew violently, causing vehicle to swerve into oncoming lane of traffic. Fortunately, there was no oncoming traffic at that time. Tire remains ruined fender, ABS system, bumper guard, and inner fender well, along with wheel and other components before vehicle could be stopped from 60 miles per hour. 3. I was able to limp home approximately 100 miles using spare tire, and wiring, fender well, etc. Out of contact with tire. I do have the defective tire.

Filed Feb 21, 2005 · Engine · 56,500 miles · CA

Truck has 56k miles on it. My wife was driving a couple of miles from hom ewhen she heard a loud bang or pop noise which shook the truck. The truck then continued making a loud noise, she drove back home and after looking at the engine, I determined that a coil pack had blown off. The spark plug was also attached to it so the next morning I called my local ford dealer, av ford and they said more than likely it's what they call a 'blown plug'. They estimated the head should be replaced since this would strip the threads of the head. The service advisor said this is a common problem and that both heads should be replaced at a cost of $5800 because otherwise I might have the same problem again in a short amount of time. I did some research online and found that this problem is very common with the ford v10 engines from about 1999-2003. I talked to a couple of other ford service techs at other dealerships and they agreed that it's a very common problem that ford is not recognizing or doing anything about. I called ford consumer relations to complain about the defect and they said before they can help me, I need to have the dealer officially look it over. The truck is at the dealership and they want $5800 to fix it. There are several hundred or even thousands of posts online of other ford owners that have experienced this same problem with the v10 engine. The defect is that the aluminum heads do not have enough threads to hold the spark plugs securely and eventually they will vibrate loose enough to blow out causing unrepairable damage to the head.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Tires · OR

While driving the tire tread separated causing damage to the vehicle. *nm the first tire was replaced within the first year of owning the vehicle because the tire was leaking air. The second occurrence was when the tread separated while driving 65 MPH. The third and fourth tires developed a bubble.

Filed May 17, 2004 · Tires · OH

Driving north bound on I-95 at 60mph heavy vibration for 15 to 20 sec then tire exploded. Replaced with spare. Defective tire is available. This is the second tire from a set of four I have had trouble with. The other tire had the belts slip causing vibration and loud noise. Another tire from that group is chunking in the center.